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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.06, 1,467.00 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.06, 1,467.00 and 590.96 is: 815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.06 : 1,467.00 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.06/1,467.00 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.06x = 1,467.00 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.06x = 866,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,928.03/1,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.50

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